Wadsworth, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wadsworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wadsworth and Washoe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washoe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washoe County compares with Nevada
Washoe County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 21.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Washoe County sits below Nevada on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washoe County: 10.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washoe County since 2015: 591 people were injured and 40 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Wadsworth since 2015; patterns below come from Washoe County as a whole.
63% of truck crash reports in Washoe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wadsworth since 2015: I-80 (2), I-80W (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wadsworth fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| I-80W | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washoe County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/Keystone | 16 |
| R2 - I80/Rock | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Sr445 | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Vista | 15 |
| R2 - Ir80/16Mm | 15 |
| R2 - Us395/26Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/17Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/5Mm | 13 |
Wadsworth at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89442) | $64,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89442) | $94,302 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washoe County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 83 | +31% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 120 | +44% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wadsworth
How many truck crashes happen in Wadsworth?
1,343 truck crashes have been reported in Washoe County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 591 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wadsworth?
Truck crashes in Washoe County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wadsworth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Washoe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Wadsworth compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washoe County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wadsworth?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.